A passenger on an EgyptAir flight tried to storm the cabin and attack the crew members before being overpowered Monday, reports said. The “agitated” passenger reportedly attacked crew less than 30 minutes into the four-hour flight from Oman’s capital Muscat to Cairo.
Officials said the Boeing 737-800 with 78 passengers on board returned to Muscat as the pilot feared the situation would escalate. It was not immediately made clear if the incident was terrorism-related. The crew handed over the passenger to the police after the plane reached Muscat.